Chrysops dimmocki
Hine, 1905
deer fly
Chrysops dimmocki is a of in the , first described by Hine in 1905. It belongs to the Chrysops, a diverse group of biting known for their distinctive patterned and painful bites. The species is documented from the United States, with specific records from Vermont. Like other deer flies, females require blood meals for development, while males feed on nectar.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chrysops dimmocki: //ˈkrɪs.ɒps ˈdɪm.ɒk.aɪ//
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Distribution
United States; specifically recorded from Vermont.
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Etymology
The specific epithet "dimmocki" honors an individual, following the common practice in early 20th century of naming after colleagues or .